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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,985.38, 15,159.85 and 6,074.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,985.38, 15,159.85 and 6,074.05 is: 8,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,985.38 : 15,159.85 = 6,074.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,985.38/15,159.85 = 6,074.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,985.38x = 15,159.85 × 6,074.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,985.38x = 92,081,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,081,701.44/10,985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.20

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